What Sevo does

SEVO Systems, Inc. (Sevo) is a Lenexa, Kansas-based manufacturer of FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) clean agent fire suppression systems for mission-critical facilities, founded in 2002 as the first OEM worldwide dedicated to this chemistry. The company serves data centers, aviation, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and—most recently—battery energy storage system (BESS/ESS) operators, with named enterprise customers including Google, Microsoft, NASA, and Dell. Its product portfolio spans localized protection (Flex at 3, 7, and 14 lb capacities), rack-level detection and suppression (SMART Cabinet FDS with cross-zone smoke detection and IoT remote monitoring), modular integrated systems with Potter or FireLite control panels (Modular, FireFlex DUAL), high-pressure distribution (Force500 at 500 PSI), bulk industrial storage (Titan1230 at 2,500 lb capacity), and a 2022-launched Direct Injection System that is industry-first for FK-5-1-12.

All products utilize FK-5-1-12, a clean agent with zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of less than 1, displacing higher-GWP HFCs in compliance with phasedown regulations. SEVO holds UL Listed, ULC Certified, FM Approved, and CE certifications, and successfully re-certified with alternative-sourced FK-5-1-12 following 3M's announced phase-out of Novec 1230 by 2025. Technical differentiators include 300% flow-rate improvement over traditional HFC/valve systems, retrofit compatibility with existing Halon pipe networks, and up to 10-second rapid discharge per NFPA 2001.

SEVO's business model is principally hardware sales through a certified distributor network operating in 55+ countries across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, supplemented by direct enterprise sales and a dedicated Americas sales organization. Pricing is quote-based through distributors and direct channels; a secondary revenue stream comes from structured certification training ($725 per online participant, two-day in-person factory training at Lenexa HQ with CEU credits). SEVO is privately held with 11–50 employees, no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and self-funded organic growth since 2002.

Name

Sevo

Legal name

SEVO Systems, Inc.

Website

https://sevosystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEVO Systems manufactures FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) clean agent fire suppression systems for mission-critical facilities including data centers, aviation, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and battery energy storage applications, distributing globally through certified partners in 55+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fire Suppression System Sales: Sale of clean agent fire suppression hardware systems including Titan1230, Force500, Flex, Modular, SMART Cabinet FDS, and FireFlex product lines. Revenue generated from equipment sales to distributors and end users.
2. Training & Certification Services: Factory training programs (two-day in-person at Lenexa HQ) and online training courses for installation, service, and maintenance of SEVO systems. Includes CEU certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEVO Systems designs, manufactures, and distributes FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) clean agent fire suppression hardware systems for mission-critical facilities in data centers, aviation, power generation, oil and gas, marine, and battery energy storage applications. Its product portfolio spans bulk storage systems (Titan1230), high-pressure systems (Force500), micro-systems (Flex), integrated systems (Modular and FireFlex DUAL), rack-mounted systems (SMART Cabinet FDS), and the industry-first Direct Injection System. The company also provides factory and online training and certification services for installation and maintenance.

Product overview

SEVO Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of clean agent fire suppression products designed for data centers, telecom infrastructure, battery energy storage systems (BESS/ESS), and electrical enclosures. The product line spans from localized protection solutions (Flex at 3lb, 7lb, and 14lb capacities) to rack-level detection and suppression (SMART Cabinet FDS with cross-zone smoke detection) to modular integrated systems (Modular with Potter/FireLite controls, FireFlex DUAL pre-action system) to high-capacity solutions (Force500 at 500 PSI, Titan1230 with 2500lb capacity). The portfolio is anchored by SEVO 1230 Direct Injection technology, launched in 2022 as an industry-first innovation. All products utilize Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12) clean agent for environmentally responsible fire protection. The company also provides online training certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Titan1230: Bulk Clean Agent Fire Suppression System - the world's largest FK-5-1-12 system, capable of improving flow rates by up to 300% over traditional HFC/valve systems.
• Force500
• Flex
• Smart Cabinet FDS
• Modular
• FireFlex DUAL

Products and services

• Titan1230 Bulk storage clean agent fire suppression system utilizing FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) fluid with up to 2500lb capacity, designed for warehouse and large-scale industrial hazard protection. Capable of improving flow rates by up to 300% over traditional HFC/valve systems, allowing cylinders to be stored much farther from hazards than standard 360psi, 500psi, and low pressure CO2 systems.
• Force500 High-pressure 500 PSI FK-5-1-12 clean agent fire suppression system engineered to extend pipe length, reduce cylinder count, and simplify protection of complex or retrofit environments. Retrofit ready for existing Halon pipe networks.
• Flex Compact clean agent system with small cylinders and flexible detection tubing for localized protection of electrical cabinets and BESS/ESS applications. 100% free of electricity with no voltage required. Available in 3lb, 7lb, and 14lb configurations including Flex Multipoint (ILP) and Flex Direct Low Pressure (DLP) variants.
• Modular Turn-key integrated clean agent fire suppression system with pre-wired control panel, electric actuator, piezo alarm, horn/strobe, and maintenance disable switch. Available with Potter and FireLite control panels for rapid deployment in enclosure-based applications.
• SMART Cabinet FDS Rack-mounted fire detection and suppression system for 19-inch server cabinets. Uses cross-zone electronic smoke detection with twin optical sensors and 3M Novec 1230 clean agent. Includes IoT remote monitoring via SEVO smartphone app for fire, fault, pressure, level, and temperature status.
• FireFlex DUAL Integrated pre-action fire suppression system factory-assembled in a cabinet, combining all components necessary for a complete extinguishing system including releasing control panel for comprehensive enclosure protection.
• SEVO 1230 Direct Injection Industry-first direct injection technology for rapid fire suppression in critical applications using FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230) clean agent, specifically designed for ESS/BESS and other advanced mission-critical deployments.
• SEVO Training and Certification Factory and online training programs covering system fundamentals, hazard protection, design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of FK-5-1-12 fire suppression systems. Includes 13 CEU hours online training plus 10 CEU introductory and 3 CEU product-specific installer training during the two-day in-person factory program at Lenexa, Kansas. Required foundational knowledge before factory training. Priced at $725 per participant for online training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% flow rate improvement over traditional HFC/valve systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chemical Suppliers for FK-5-1-12coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Following 3M's announcement to discontinue Novec 1230 by 2025, SEVO Systems established strategic partnerships with alternative FK-5-1-12 chemical suppliers to ensure supply continuity. Through rigorous evaluation, SEVO secured reliable alternative sources and achieved UL listing, ULC certification, and FM approval with the alternative FK-5-1-12 source.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnerships established in over 55 countries spanning North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Distributors provide full engineering and mission-critical services to support end users with SEVO fire suppression systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fike Corporation: Fike is a direct competitor in special hazard and clean agent fire suppression systems, offering integrated detection and suppression solutions across data centers, oil & gas, and industrial facilities.
• Janus Fire Systems: Janus is a direct peer specializing in clean agent fire suppression (FM-200, Novec 1230, CO2) for industrial and mission-critical applications, overlapping directly with SEVO's product portfolio.
• Fireaway (Stat-X): Fireaway manufactures condensed aerosol and clean agent fire suppression systems for similar mission-critical and industrial use cases, including energy storage, data centers, and vehicles.
• FirePro: FirePro manufactures condensed aerosol fire suppression systems for similar critical infrastructure use cases, particularly in power, marine, and industrial enclosures.

Broad incumbents

• Kidde: Kidde (a Carrier company) is a broad incumbent in fire protection offering clean agent and special hazard systems, with much larger scale, broader distribution, and integrated service capabilities.
• Minimax: Minimax is a long-established European fire protection company offering clean agent, sprinkler, and detection systems to industrial, marine, and commercial customers worldwide.

Others

• Chemours: Chemours is a primary FK-5-1-12 chemical producer post-3M's Novec 1230 exit, making it both a critical supplier ecosystem participant and an indirect participant in the clean agent suppression market.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Fire Safety): Siemens offers integrated fire detection and suppression solutions for data centers and industrial facilities through its Smart Infrastructure division, competing at the building-system level rather than as a clean agent specialist.

Emerging players

• Hochiki America: Hochiki specializes in fire detection and life safety systems that often integrate with clean agent suppression, making it an adjacent and partially overlapping competitor in integrated life safety solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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